Gifted and Talented - Sociology
Identifying students
We look for students who are able to do some of the following:
· Understand abstract/difficult concepts and theories quickly
· Express their understanding orally in a sophisticated and articulate
way
· Develop their own ideas and opinions
Think and work independently
· Use their interpretation skills creatively and imaginatively
· Show a keen interest in current affairs/contemporary issues
· Demonstrate excellent evaluation skills; be able to identify
strengths and weaknesses of an idea or piece of research.
Extension Activities for all GCSE groups
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Read a broadsheet newspaper either daily or weekly (these are
available in the library) and keep a Sociology Journal of all
newspaper articles relating to contemporary social issues which
link to any of the topics studied/studying
• Keep abreast of any documentaries/films/songs which may
be of value to any topics being studied. Listen/watch and record
them!
• Conduct a mini-research project of your own based around
any sociological issue (see any members of Sociology Department
to give you some ideas and tips on starting your project)
• Think about any guest/expert speakers you might like to
invite to one of sociology lessons in order to deepen our understanding
of a particular topic. Feel free to discuss any of your ideas/suggestions
with members of Sociology Department along with any suggestions
for possible trips.
• Practice essay questions/plans (useful exam preparation
throughout the year)
Some possible essay questions you may like to have a go at (all
worth 9 marks):
"To what extent would sociologists agree that the family
is the most important agent of gender socialisation?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that the married
couple family is no longer the typical family?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that differences
in home background are the most important cause of differences in
educational achievement between ethnic groups?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that there is
an underclass in Britain today?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that the level
of youth crime in an area depends on how well parents control their
children?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that marriage
and family life benefit men more than they benefit women?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that a pupil's
social class is the most important influence on his or her educational
achievements?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that class inequality
is the most important division in British society?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that the young
people who commit crimes do so because they have different norms
and values from the rest of society?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that there is
no longer such a thing as the typical nuclear family?"
"To what extent have recent improvements in girls' achievements
in examinations been the result of educational reforms rather than
other sociological changes?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that ethnic inequality
is still a significant form of inequality in modern Britain?"
"To what extent would sociologists agree that official
criminal statistics by themselves do not give an accurate picture
of the extent of criminal behaviour?"
Extra- curricular activities
School Visits
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Year Group
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Visit details
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9
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Museum of Childhood; The V&A Museum of
Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes
of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation
of creative design through inspirational collections. An opportunity
to enhance and improve students' knowledge and understanding
of 'childhood', a theme running throughout the topic of Families
and Households.
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10
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Ragged School Museum; offers, through role
play, hands-on exhibits and talks, an authentic and memorable
experience of the poor of the East End a century ago. This
will give students an insight into the history of education
and enhance knowledge and understanding of the GCSE topic
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12+13
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Hairspray Theatre production - based on Waters'
1988 comedy about a star-struck teenager who wants nothing
more than to be accepted onto a local Baltimore dance show.
When she finally gets her way however, she experiences firsthand
the state of race relations in Baltimore, 1962. Racial inequality
in society is a core sociological theme and we believe the
students would benefit educationally from the message it sends.
University of Essex Open Day; to enhance knowledge and provide
experience of University style lesson/lecture.
Visit to Brunel University - Anthropology talk; to enhance
knowledge and provide experience of University style lesson/lecture.
AS Student Sociology Conference - University of Essex.
Potential trip to Royal Courts of Justice in order to observe
the Royal Courts of Justice in action.
G+T students to attend Sociology Student Conferences and present
back to class.
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After school clubs and enrichment activities
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Year Group
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Details
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Date/Venues
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9
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Sociology Club - wide variety of activities available (creative
pieces - role plays, music, film, poetry, problem solving,
use of GCSE materials etc.)
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All GCSE groups and A Level groups
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Film Sessions - at relevant places in the curriculum
students are offered the opportunity to watch a variety of
films to enhance their understanding of the topics studied.
A/A* Homework/Revision sessions in the weeks/months (depending
if Yr 9, 10 or 11 and 6th form) prior to examinations - activities
to stretch the most able and examples of A* answers etc.
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Throughout the school year
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TBC
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Useful resources
Complete A-Z Sociology Handbook (Complete A-Z) (Paperback),
Joan Garrod
Introducing Sociology, Ken Browne
Sociology Themes and Perspectives, Michael Haralambos
Sociology Review (available from Department) - for all A
Level G+T students
www.thestudentroom.co.uk/t6437.html
- GCSE Sociology chat room
www.hewett.norfolk.sch.uk/CURRIC/soc/Gcse.htm
www.barrycomp.combhs/gcse_info.htm
www.barrycomp.com/bhs/y11rev/index.htm
http://babbeysocblog.blogspot.com/
- Barking Abbey Sociology Blog
ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/
Staff contact details
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e-mail
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Laura Pudley
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PudneyL@babbey.bardaglea.org.uk
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Eugene Spiers
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spierse@babbey.bardaglea.org.uk
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